Open Class entries up this year for the fair
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - The total number of open class entries for the Meigs County Fair is up this year. The...
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Meigs County ball player participates in Softball Nationals
Bella Runyon pitching. Submitted photo. Meigs County ball player participates in Softball Nationals POMEROY, Ohio - One ball player from...
Arrest made in homicide case
Arrest made in homicide case Editor’s note: All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. POMEROY,...
Homicide being investigated in Meigs County
Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch reports that deputies with the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a...
Arrest made in two-county sting
On August 3, 2023, The Southeast Major Crimes Task Force ended a long-term investigation surrounding major drug suppliers from Columbus,...
Ohio Issue 1 igniting impassioned arguments on both sides
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Special Election Day is August 8. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For in-person...
Opportunity to collect school supplies for Operation Christmas Child
RACINE, Ohio - Back-to-school is a chance to collect supplies for Operation Christmas Child. With school supplies filling store shelves...
Fatal crash on State Route 7
TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio - A crash on Route 7 earlier today ended with one fatality. According to the Gallipolis Post...
Community Calendar
Information for the Community Calendar may be sent to [email protected] August 7The regular Letart Township Trustee Meeting will Monday, August...
Election notice for the Meigs County SWCD
Election Notice The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation...
160th Meigs County Fair set for Aug. 14-19
Meigs County Fair file photo. Meigs Independent Press photo. POMEROY, Ohio - In just one week, the 160th Meigs County...
Cleveland man convicted of murder of former Middleport resident
Mason County, W.Va.- Bobby L Wolford was found guilty of first degree felony murder, in the death of former Middleport...
River Roasters Coffee Company Grows Business and Impact in Meigs County
Pomeroy, Ohio: August 02, 2023 –– In 2021, River Roasters Coffee Company announced plans to expand its food and beverage business...
Meigs Health Today Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Happy Breastfeeding Awareness Month! August 1st-7th is designated as World Breastfeeding Awareness Week. World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is...
American Legion receives donation
The Feeney-Bennett Post #128, American Legion, Middleport, Ohio recently received magnetic signs donated by Jason Shain of Shain Costume Signs,...
Middleport Council meeting July 24, 2023
The Middleport Village Council met in regular session on July 24, 2023. Brian Conde Council president presided over the meeting...
Village of Rutland provides update on 1% income tax
RUTLAND, Ohio (July 26, 2023) — The Village of Rutland is half way through its first full year of the implementation of...
Lovett Road search warrant leads to arrests
Editors Note: ALL suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch reports...
Upper Room Ministries presents Family Fun Day in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – A day of fun, free food, door prizes and more is being held at the General Hartinger...
Meigs Health Today World Hepatitis Day-July 28, 2023
World Hepatitis Day-July 28, 2023 Nathan Christian – Regional Epidemiologist World Hepatitis day is celebrated annually on July 28th which...
Barn at Meigs Fairgrounds takes wind damage
POMEROY, Ohio - Storm damage to a barn at the Meigs County Fairgrounds means repairs will have to be made...
After Years of Budget Cuts, Ohio Boosts Support for Domestic Violence Survivors
By Nadia Ramlagan Advocacy groups say a $20 million statewide funding increase will help rebuild community domestic violence services after...
Butter Cow unveiled, State Fair favorite features Ohio inventors
COLUMBUS, Ohio – On behalf of Ohio’s dairy farmers, the 2023 butter cow display at the Ohio State Fair honors...
Middleport Village council meeting July 10, 2023
Information submitted by Mayor Fred Hoffman MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - The Middleport Village council met in regular session on July 10,...
Meigs man sentenced for injuries to infant
POMEROY, Ohio - A Racine man will be serving three to four and a half years in prison for injuries...
